The Politics of Taste in Antebellum Charleston

Publication

Historic Charleston Foundation

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

DEACC.053.

Description

An illustrated portrait of antebellum Charleston that describes the aspirations of its would-be nobility, the labors of the African slaves who built and tended the town, and the ambitions of its architects, painters, writers, and civic promoters.

Collection

Historic Charleston Foundation Library

Acquisition

Accession

DEACC.053.

Lexicon

General Notes

Note

Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [367]-385) and index. Given to David Cupka to sell (6/2006); sold for $25.00. SUBJECTS & PEOPLE: Social classes--South Carolina--Charleston--History--19th century Aristocracy (Social class)--South Carolina--Charleston--History--19th century Plantation owners--South Carolina--Charleston--History--19th century Material culture--South Carolina--Charleston--History--19th century Charleston (S.C.)--Social life and customs--19th century Charleston (S.C.)--Social conditions--19th century Charleston (S.C.)--Race relations--History--19th century Charleston (S.C.)--Politics and government--19th century CLASSIFICATION & SEARCH TERMS: United States Local History South Carolina Charleston

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Create Date

August 3, 2005

Updated By

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Update Date

January 22, 2008